British Columbia is likely headed for a warmer-than-normal summer, with Environment Canada forecasting above-average temperatures across much of the province.
The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for the entire West Kootenay region as warm weather, ongoing snowmelt and an incoming storm system are expected to drive rising river levels through the weekend.
The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for the Kaslo River and surrounding areas after the river reached elevated flow levels early Tuesday morning.
Nelson broke a 60-year temperature record Sunday. According to Environment Canada, temperatures reached 29.0 C on May 3, breaking the previous record of 28.3 C set in 1966.